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Last action · February 26, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)

Introduced February 26, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB276

AN ACT relating to elections.

Amend KRS 118.425 to modify issuance of certificates of election to electors of political parties and organizations in Presidential and Vice Presidential elections to award 2 certificates to the candidates receiving the highest amount of the statewide popular vote, and the remaining certificates proportionally to electors of political parties and organizations whose candidates received at least 10% of the statewide popular vote.

Elections and Voting Secretary of State

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This bill would change how Kentucky awards its Electoral College certificates in presidential elections. Instead of giving all certificates to the candidates who win the statewide popular vote, it would award two certificates to the top vote-getters and divide the remaining certificates among other candidates whose parties received at least 10% of the statewide popular vote. Who it may affect: Kentucky voters participating in presidential elections, and political parties or organizations that compete for electoral votes in the state.

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